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Richard Collins papers
Collins, Richard, 1914-2013
Ax 691
9 linear feet
6 containers
1932-1967
Collection comprises papers of American screenwriter and producer Richard Collins and includes motion picture scripts, scenarios, screen plays, outlines and treatments by Collins and others; television scripts, including scripts for the Breaking point and Chrysler theatre series; and professional correspondence. Major correspondents are Marjorie Cantor, Frank Dorsey, Arnaud d'Usseau and Ned Russell.
English
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Collins, Richard, 1914-2013
Collins, Richard, 1914-2013
Authors, American--20th century
Television writers--United States
Screenwriters--United States
Literature
Television scripts
Screenplays
Correspondence
Richard J. Collins is a writer and producer born in New York City on July 20, 1914. He attended Stanford University and became a junior writer at 20th Century Fox during the years 1936 and 1937. He was a one of the producers of Bonanza at the National Broadcasting Company in the 1960s.
The collection consists of motion picture and television scripts by both Collins and others. In addition, there is correspondence, contracts, production material and notes on script ideas.
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